Mansfield requires residential driveways to be concrete or asphalt, connect to a permitted approach, and meet minimum width standards. Gravel driveways are generally not allowed.
Mansfield residential properties must maintain driveways of concrete, asphalt, or pavers designed for vehicular loads. Gravel and dirt drives are not accepted as permitted parking surfaces in established residential districts. New driveway approaches require a driveway permit from Public Works to ensure proper slope, culvert placement where needed, and right-of-way compliance. Minimum driveway width for a single-family home is typically 10 feet, with approach flares matching city standards. All vehicles on residential lots must park on an improved surface; yard parking on grass or dirt violates city code. Commercial driveways must meet fire access widths under the International Fire Code and typically require 20 feet of unobstructed width for buildings requiring fire apparatus access. Driveway repair within the right-of-way requires a permit from Public Works at (817) 276-4200 before excavation.
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